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- Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Canterbury Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
06-OCT-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Course overview
Investigate the possibilities of life elsewhere within the universe and get involved with real space missions from ESA and NASA. This course allows you to specialise in astronomy and space – from spacecraft design to star formation and astrobiology. Using our fantastic facilities, including the Beacon Observatory, and dedicated data analysis lab module, youll learn from experts in the field and open up a range of careers in space science.
You'll also develop the transferable skills to open up a world of job opportunities, leading to careers in research, engineering, aerospace/defence, medical physics, teaching, finance and data analytics.
Accreditation
This course is fully accredited by the Institute of Physics.
How you'll study
Youll receive extensive practical training in our labs and understand the real-world applications of what you learn. Practical sessions are supplemented with a range of teaching and learning methods, including lectures and laboratory classes, computing sessions and team projects.
Your future
Youll graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience, as well as a toolbox of transferable skills highly sought after by employers. These include excellent communication and problem-solving skills analytical thinking effective time management and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Our graduates have gone on to work for employers such as:
Airbus
The Met Office
Defence Engineering and Science Group (MoD)
BAE
Tuition fees
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£ 23,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
University information
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University League Table
52nd
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Campus address
University of Kent, Recruitment and Admissions Office, Registry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
48th out of 48 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 228111 49%47th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10064.0 64%48th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.00 75%36th
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